Strategy Literacy Podcast

<p>Every day, in conference rooms around the world, something very familiar happens.</p><p>Teams gather. Coffee is poured. Whiteboards are filled.</p><p>Strengths. Weaknesses. Opportunities. Threats.</p><p>It feels...

<p>There are universities that educate.</p><p>There are universities that train.</p><p>And then there are universities that accelerate.</p><p>Stanford belongs to the third category.</p><p>At first glance, Stanford looks...

<p>MIT is not just a university—it’s one of the most powerful innovation systems in the world.</p><p>In this video, we break down what strategists really see when they look at MIT. Unlike traditional institutions, MIT...

<p>Harvard is not just a university—it’s one of the most powerful strategic systems in the world.</p><p>In this video, we break down what strategists really see when they look at Harvard. Beyond rankings, prestige, and...

<p>Core Idea in One Sentence</p><p>Zhang, X., Tong, S., Luo, X., Lin, Z., & Li, J. (2026), AI orchestrator: How recommendation algorithms shape complementor strategy and market equality, Strategic Management...

<p>Research Article: “Knowledge Bridging: How Acquirers Leverage the Knowledge of Their Targets’ Prior Alliance Partners”Journal: Academy of Management Journal (2026)</p><p>Authors: Jens-Christian Friedmann, Korcan...

<p>Research Article: “Unlocking Novel Knowledge Recombinations: The Effect of Artificial Intelligence on Inventive Activity”</p><p>Journal: Strategic Management Journal (2026)</p><p>Authors: Xinying Qu, J. P. Eggers, M...

<p>For decades, strategy scholars studied companies such as Amazon, Apple, or Netflix to understand competitive advantage. Yet the digital economy has introduced a new kind of strategic actor: the individual creator who...

<p>In a world obsessed with speed, constant innovation, and rapid execution, the sloth represents a radically different strategic philosophy. Sloths move slowly, deliberately, and with remarkable efficiency. At first...

<p>Article: Collision in the Boardroom: Director Skill Interdependence and Corporate Entrepreneurship in Technology-Intensive FirmsJournal: Strategic Management Journal (2026)Authors: Stevo Pavićević, Thomas Keil...

<p>In traditional business thinking, strategic management was often viewed as a structured, periodic process. Managers analyzed the environment, formulated a plan, implemented it, and then reviewed performance once or...

<p>The hippopotamus looks slow.Almost lazy.Half asleep in muddy water.</p><p>But here’s what most people don’t realize:</p><p>* Hippos kill more humans in Africa than lions.</p><p>* They can run faster than most...

<p>There has never been a time in history when thinking strategically mattered more — and paradoxically — when humans risked doing less of it.</p><p>We are entering an era where artificial intelligence can analyze...

<p>When people hear the word strategist, the imagination usually travels upward — toward CEOs in boardrooms, generals in war rooms, or political leaders shaping national agendas. Strategy feels elevated, reserved...

<p>The Crocodile Doesn’t Chase. It Waits.</p><p>In the animal kingdom, speed often gets the spotlight. Cheetahs sprint. Falcons dive. Sharks glide endlessly.</p><p>But the crocodile?</p><p>It wins by doing less — but...